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Chad Owens is back to being a football player, but the CFL's 2012 outstanding performer isn't ruling out a return to the Octagon.

CHICAGO - Marco Estrada walked out to warm up and saw the wind blowing straight out at Wrigley Field, a rare sight for an April date at the iconic neighbourhood ballpark.

OTTAWA - It was a lot closer than they wanted, but in the end the U.S. were more than satisfied to walk away with a 3-0 victory over Finland in the semifinals of the IIHF women's world championships. 鈥淭oday wasn鈥檛 pretty, but we got it done,鈥� said U.

BOSTON - A second brilliant start by Clay Buchholz. A clutch homer by Daniel Nava. Another flawless fielding performance by the Boston Red Sox.

ANAHEIM, Calif. - The big-budget Los Angeles Angels are off to another low-rent start, and they don't want it to linger.

ST. LOUIS - Opening day, always a festive occasion in St. Louis, is a little melancholy this time around. There was no Stan Musial for the first time in many years.

DETROIT - Torii Hunter was walking through the Detroit clubhouse last weekend, carrying a mesh bag with some contraptions that turned heads. "This is how I stay on the field," Hunter said to inquiring teammates.

ST. LOUIS - Third baseman David Freese was activated from the 15-day disabled list by the St. Louis Cardinals and batted sixth in Monday's home opener against the Cincinnati Reds.

CHICAGO - It is 105 years and counting since the Chicago Cubs last won the World Series and few expect the drought to end this season.

CLEVELAND - Terry Francona has 80 more games to find his way to Progressive Field. His first trip was an adventure. Call it an unintentional walk.